The promise: 'Minutes away from motorway junctions and other major trunk roads, hundreds of relaxing escapes make for an ideal journey - if you're in the know.'

From the editors of the Good Pub Guide, this book includes places to eat and sleep not far from a large number of major A-roads and motorways.

It provides an impressive list of places with simple directions, and distances, from the junctions, as well as plenty of information about the facility.

You can also use the book to plan visits to country parks, museums and stately homes close to the motorway.

Slip off here M25 junction 6. The Swan in Denham - 'a civilised and buoyant dining pub in a charming village street' - is just 0.7 miles from the junction.Rating

Off The MotorwayAuthors: Paul and Shirley SmithPublished by Travel PublishingPrice 11.99

The promise: 'A comprehensive guide to the facilities at each junction as well as between junctions, but also includes a summary of landmarks and places of interest along the route.'

If you're after detailed information about Britain's motorways, then this is the book for you, as each road is described in detail.

There's even a guide to things to look out for as you drive and historical information about towns en route.

Every motorway junction is described, even if there are no facilities close by, to help you get on and off.

The off-motorway facilities are simply listed, though, so you won't learn much about the pub or restaurant.

However, the book is comprehensive and also includes details of A&E hospitals and petrol stations close to the motorways as well as detailed information of tourist attractions that are easy to reach from your route.

Slip off here M55 Junction 1 for the intriguingly named Phantom Winger, Le Frog Bistro or the Black Bull pub.Rating

Breaks Near The MotorwayAuthor: Hugh CantliePublished by Cheviot BooksPrice 12.95

The promise: 'Over 200 Pubs, Restaurants or Hotels just off the motorway'

Hugh Cantlie has personally selected every entry in this book and, having updated it every year since 2001, driven thousands of miles as research.

The attention to detail is impressive, even including descriptions of different sections of the motorways.

The detailed junction plans highlighting the route to the pubs, restaurants and hotels are easy to follow, and the descriptions of the facilities give you a decent idea of what to expect when you arrive. They also include a list of nearby places of interest.